My recent scholarship involves both neurophysiology and computer modeling of biological processes. Through this experience, Saint Michael's College is now one of a relatively few institutions that offers in-class experiences recording from single neurons and small networks of neurons, as well as working with computer models of these same neurons.

Life Off Campus:

Adam Weaver, associate professor of biology, recently collaborated with his former research student, Bryanna Evoy ’16, on a poster presentation, “Phase analysis in a reduced model of the leech heartbeat system,” which was presented in November 2016 at the Society for Neuroscience conference in San Diego, CA. The experiment behind the presentation was performed on a mathematical model of a network in the leech nervous system responsible for blood flow to determine the role of network properties in producing functional motor patterns.(posted June 2017)

Adam L. Weaver, assistant professor of biology spoke to the Neuroscience program at Middlebury College on Feb. 28. His topic was “Life-Sustaining Rhythm: Neuronal Analysis and Mathematical Models of the Leech Heartbeat System,” based on the work of his laboratory at Saint Michael’s investigating small networks of neurons called central pattern generators or “CPG’s” in order to gain insights from medicinal leeches on ways CPG’s affect nervous system functions and critical motor behaviors(posted August 2014)

"Here at St. Mike’s we pride ourselves on the fact that our students are advised solely by our dedicated faculty and that our students are ultimately well-prepared for success in their chosen careers. I think that what sets us apart from most universities is the size of our classes, the attention from the faculty in your classes (who know you individually and can write you personalized recommendations), the variety of advanced courses in your major (allowing you to specialize), and our focus on undergraduate research opportunities (for interested students). Feel free to contact me for information on the Biology and Neuroscience majors, as well as neuroscience research opportunities."